Efficiency of a solar panel is an important factor when using it as a viable power source – the higher the efficiency then the more cost-effective installation will be . Constant research is bringing results however, and developme...
How many kWh can a solar panel generate a day?
As a general rule, with an average irradiance of 4 peak-sun-hours/day, 1 watt of solar panel rated power will produce on average 4 watt-hours (Wh) of energy. This amount equates to 0...
How long will a 100ah battery run 400W?
When I first saw this question my first reaction was to create a 100 Ah battery discharge calculator for appliances that require 100W to 1000W, but there’s a problem.
The word ‘appliance’ in...
How many solar panels does it take to charge a 200ah battery?
We e need to provide a bit more detail about the battery before answering this question. The capacity is 200Ah, but will the battery be fully discharged?
This would be...
What Size Solar Panel For 120Ah Battery?
I would ask first – How much has been taken out of the battery? Once I know how much has been taken out, or discharged, then I’ll know how much to put back and size a solar panel.
I don’t r...
A home’s power needs, solar panel watts and location irradiance are needed to calculate solar power system size
A typical house in the U.S. would need 20 to 25 solar panels to run it, which will have an average cost of $20,000 and...
It’s often one of the first questions asked by people getting into solar systems. There are two main categories of solar charge controller, so which one is better, PWM or MPPT? A simple question which doesn’t always give an easy a...
Domestic solar panels – How many years will they last?
Depending on the brand, performance of quality solar panels is usually guaranteed for 25 to 30 years. It’s a general rule, but it’s highly probable that your panels produce el...
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What is a solar trickle charger?
A solar trickle charger is a tool that uses solar power to charge various devices. These low-power charging devices are excellent for charging smartphones, laptops, or tablets.
They can be left plu...
How long will a a 100Ah battery run a 100 watt load?
On the face of it this question is easy – I’d just create a calculator for the average 100 Ah battery discharge for all appliances that pull 50W to 1000W, but it isn’t so simp...
How Many Solar Panels Are Needed To Power An Average House?
This is one of the most common solar energy questions. We’re so used to getting quick answers to our questions – we don’t want to be frustrated with an answer like ‘it d...
